Author Archives: Carrie Mattern

Backpacking 2.0

Posted on July 6, 2012 by Carrie Mattern

The only gift Paul asked for this Father’s Day was a family camping trip. That is it. Simple, right? Not when camping to Paul is hiking in the forest…with two kids under seven…who have only hiked For Mar Nature Preserve. … Continue reading →

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The Heavy list, but not as in hot and heavy.

Posted on June 24, 2012 by Carrie Mattern

This list is for those who want to expand their minds more so than entertain with a summer read. It does not dissuade the reader from a simple romance, or a hot and heavy beach laden sex scene, but it … Continue reading →

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Summer Reads “Light” 2012

Posted on June 20, 2012 by Carrie Mattern

This year’s list brings division; those who are reading for pure fun and those who wish to read a bit more in depth. In depth does not necessarily mean length or content, but could be a mix of both. For … Continue reading →

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Evolving Balance

Posted on August 14, 2011 by Carrie Mattern

To begin, please understand that I am an athlete, and many yoga practitioners may say that athletes and yoga practice can be a pretty interesting mix. This tends to be due to an athlete’s intrinsic idea of competition. In yoga, … Continue reading →

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I Survived, along with 24,912 others.

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Carrie Mattern

The Warrior Dash www.warriordash.com came to Michigan last Saturday and it was an event that brought tears of joy to my face, and tears of pain as well. I had been waiting (and training) for the event since May, and … Continue reading →

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Peace.

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Carrie Mattern

When I tell people I am headed to a Yoga Retreat they usually give me a wide-eyed look, then ask, “Where?”  Often they assume it is in California or New York, or maybe even Colorado, but no, I tell them … Continue reading →

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“Are we there yet?”

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Carrie Mattern

This update is coming straight to you from Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Home of the beautiful Lake Detroit, the Davis family, the Olds family, and some pretty great pizza at Zorba’s. We are here to enjoy family over the 4th!  Like … Continue reading →

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Summer Reading-The Adult List

Posted on June 27, 2011 by Carrie Mattern

If this is your first time reading, Welcome!  I wrote a children’s reading list a few posts ago and ended with my first adult recommendation, Go the F*#! to Sleep, which is free for IPhones on Audible, or you can … Continue reading →

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Warrior

Posted on June 24, 2011 by Carrie Mattern

Today I look forward to my run.  I don’t think I have thought that in years, let alone shared the thought with anyone.  Although it is diminishing, I know exactly when my hatred for running began; SVSU.  I was a … Continue reading →

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Bluebell

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Carrie Mattern

Last night was a long one with a poor sick baby, but we made it to Bluebell Beach on time for a presentation by “For Mar on the Road” http://www.geneseecountyparks.org/pages/formar …or so I thought.  Whoops kids, it’s at 2pm and NOT … Continue reading →

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